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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- New Indian Express
Andhra Pradesh made strides in curbing ganja menace: Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha
VIJAYAWADA: Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha on Monday said Andhra Pradesh has made major progress in curbing ganja and drug abuse under Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's leadership, transforming agency areas once known for illicit cultivation into hubs of globally recognised coffee. Addressing the media at the Secretariat in Velagapudi on Monday, Anitha credited the Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement (EAGLE) task force and a coordinated government approach for the turnaround. 'The crackdown began soon after Naidu assumed office. A sub-committee was formed with officials from the Education, Health, Excise, Tribal Welfare, and Home departments to ensure a multi-sectoral approach,' she said. She noted that EAGLE units were established in Amaravati, Rajamahendravaram, and Visakhapatnam, with support cells in all 26 districts. Over the past year, authorities registered 831 cases, arrested 2,114 individuals, and seized 23,770 kg of ganja, 27 litres of hashish oil, and 293 vehicles. Financial probes also led to the seizure of assets worth `7.75 crore from seven major accused. 'Once criticised by neighbouring states as a drug hub, Andhra Pradesh has reversed that image. Areas like Araku and Paderu are now known worldwide for their premium coffee,' she added, highlighting the promotion of Araku Coffee even in the Indian Parliament. EAGLE chief Ake Ravi Krishna presented the force's progress and upcoming initiatives. He said future plans include establishing a dedicated data centre, adopting modern technology to dismantle drug networks, tracking financial trails of offenders, and strictly enforcing the PITNDPS Act.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- The Hindu
A.P. government proposing to stop welfare schemes, if booked in ganja cases
The State government is planning to cut access to welfare schemes to the accused in ganja-related cases and transform the Visakhapatnam Agency area into Araku Coffee hub, said Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha. The Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement (EAGLE), is aiming at curbing ganja and drugs menace in Andhra Pradesh and is working towards 'Zero Ganja Cultivation', she said. Government was committed to check ganja (cannabis) and other drugs in the State and act sternly against those who were booked in ganja cultivation, peddling and consuming, the Minister for Home said at a press conference on Monday. EAGLE has brought ganja cultivation area from 10,000 acres to almost zero now, and was creating awareness among the farmers on cultivating alternative crops. Some 40,000 saplings were distributed to 25,000 farmers, and officers of various departments were giving training in raising internal and short-term crops, she said. 'In the last six months, EAGLE booked 831 cases against ganja smugglers and consumers, arrested 2,114 accused and destroyed 68,620 kgs of cannabis. We request the public to 'Dial 1972', if they notice ganja transportation or consumption,' Ms. Anitha said. EAGLE head and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ake Ravi Krishna, who was also present in the press conference, said that assets worth about, ₹7.75 crore, belonging to ganja smugglers and their kin, were attached, a first of its kind move in the State. 'Proposals have been sent to invoke PIT NDPS Act against 24 notorious ganja peddlers and consumers in State, it has been invoked against five accused in Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada,' the IGP said. EAGLE Task Force Committees were set up in Visakhapatnam, Rajamahendravaram and Vijayawada. Comprehensive village counselling has been taken up in 16,000 habitations. Police identified about 859 ganja hotspots in 375 villages and vigil has been stepped up on ganja peddlers of neighbouring States operating from A.P., Mr. Ravi Krishna explained.
New Indian Express
29-06-2025
- New Indian Express
19 goons jailed, eight deported under KAAPA in six months in Ernakulam district
KOCHI: As the first half of 2025 nears completion, the Ernakulam Rural police have jailed 19 troublemakers and deported eight others from the district after invoking the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 2007, a move the cops said has helped curb serious crimes. Besides them, 20 people have been ordered to report before DySPs or the station house officers concerned on a designated day each week and sign the register as mandated by the KAAPA. 'We used KAAPA strategically and effectively to curb serious crimes. We have observed a significant decline in offences committed by habitual offenders,' said a source with the Ernakulam Rural police. Explaining the process, the official said the police regularly monitor Rowdy History Sheets (RHS) at all stations. 'When a listed offender is involved in a serious crime again, we promptly recommend invoking KAAPA. Depending on the severity of the offence, the person is either imprisoned or deported, following approval from the district collector or the range DIG, respectively,' said the official, adding that to ensure swift action, they maintain updated case files on known repeat offenders. 'Whenever one is found involved in a new crime, we gather all relevant case data immediately and proceed with legal recommendations,' he said. In addition to KAAPA, the Rural police are also using the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PITNDPS Act) to tackle drug-related crimes, said the official. 'As of June 23, 15 individuals have been jailed under the PITNDPS Act in the district. The Ernakulam Rural police have been the most effective in implementing the PITNDPS Act (in the state),' he said. Ernakulam Rural district police chief M Hemalatha said there has been a visible reduction in crimes committed by repeat offenders due to such enforcement measures. 'However, a six-month period is too short for comprehensive assessment. Like all policing efforts, sustained action is essential for lasting impact,' she said.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Time of India
UP Police seizes drugs worth Rs 5,000 crore in five years
1 2 Lucknow: In a sweeping crackdown under the directive of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state police have launched one of their most aggressive anti-drug offensives in recent years. The campaign, coinciding with the International Day Against Drug Abuse (June 26), involved coordinated action across both urban and rural pockets of the state as part of a fortnight-long awareness and enforcement drive from June 12 to 26. According to DGP Rajeev Krishna, the campaign is not merely a law enforcement initiative but also a "battle for the future of our youth and our nation." Visiting the headquarters of the state's Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), the DGP launched a renewed state-wide anti-drug initiative, instructing all police units to couple tough enforcement with robust community outreach. "We are committed to making the ANTF a formidable bulwark against the drug trade in Uttar Pradesh," said DGP Krishna, adding that consistent crackdowns, public engagement, and targeted operations are central to achieving a Nasha Mukt Uttar Pradesh. Over the past five years, UP Police have made remarkable headway in the war on drugs. A staggering 282,450 kilograms of illegal substances—ranging from synthetic drugs to cannabis and heroin—were seized, with an estimated international value of Rs 5,000 crore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Moreover, as many as 50,282 cases were registered under the NDPS Act, resulting in the arrest of 57,965 individuals involved in drug trafficking. The police also confiscated Rs 382 crore worth of assets believed to have been acquired through the narcotics trade. The offensive intensified in Aug 2022 when the chief minister established a dedicated unit—the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF)—to tackle large-scale and organised drug networks. Since its inception, the ANTF has registered 269 criminal cases, arrested 744 accused, and seized 29,520 kilograms of drugs valued at Rs 283 crore in international markets. The unit also invoked the stringent PIT NDPS Act to detain 10 high-profile mafia members.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Time of India
Delhi Police destroys illicit drugs worth more than 3k crore
New Delhi: Delhi Police on Thursday destroyed over 1,629.4 kg of seized illicit drugs valued at Rs 3,274.5 crore in the international market. The destruction marked the culmination of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Pakhwada (Drug-Free India Fortnight), observed from June 12 to June 26. The destruction of the narcotics was done at the Biotic Waste Solutions in Jahangirpuri and was attended by the lieutenant governor and top brass of Delhi Police. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi The contraband included 961.9 kg of ganja, 542.9 kg of cocaine, 6 kg of heroin, 3 kg of charas, 5.4 kg of opium, and 18 kg of alprazolam powder seized by the crime branch and special cell. An additional 92 kg, including 87.5 kg of ganja, 2 kg of heroin, 2.6 kg of charas, and various tablets and injections, seized in Rohini and New Delhi districts, was also destroyed. "As of June 15, 2025, Delhi Police has registered 1,127 cases under the NDPS Act, arresting 1,439 drug traffickers. Financial probes led to asset seizures worth Rs 7.7 crore, and another Rs 19 crore is under the process of forfeiture. Legal proceedings under the PIT NDPS Act have been initiated against 28 traffickers, with cases pending against 32 more," special commissioner of police (crime) Devesh Chandra Srivastva said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo "As part of Operation Kavach 8.0, held on June 18-19, coordinated raids at 1,040 locations across 15 districts led to arrests of traffickers, arms smugglers and liquor vendors. Over 5,100 people were preventively detained." The initiative was part of Delhi Police's ongoing commitment under the national campaign 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan', led by the Prime Minister and the Union home minister. Key public engagement activities under the initiative include workshops for 330 principals and teachers from 164 schools, a youth awareness concert at India Gate featuring singer Mika Singh, a training session for 382 IOs from Delhi Police, NCB, and GNCT, art exhibitions and anti-drug street plays across the capital, and surprise checks in Delhi University's campuses.
